CFP®-certified, business succession planning financial advisors in Oregon
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you're preparing to transfer your business ownership or retire, you need a business succession planning advisor who understands the complexities of timing and valuation. A common mistake is underestimating tax impacts and cash flow needs during the transition, which can jeopardize your financial security. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax and retirement strategies.
- Valuation insight. Ask how they determine your business's worth and incorporate that into your succession plan.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider Oregon's income tax implications, even without sales tax, to avoid surprises.
- Cash flow planning. Ensure they model your income needs during and after the ownership transfer.
- Stakeholder coordination. Check how they work with your legal and tax professionals to align all parts of your plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Dylan M
CFP®, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Dylan Mc Garthwaite offers business succession planning expertise with CFP® certification and a focus on business exit strategies, suitable for founders and executives. Based in Minneapolis, he provides flat-fee services through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, which integrates tax, estate, and insurance professionals to support comprehensive planning, differentiating him from others by combining legal insight with strategic asset allocation.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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Steve J
CFP®, Series 63
Carlton, OR
Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC
Steve Johnson's 40 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex business succession planning in Oregon, including valuation and tax considerations. Working at the large firm Hornor, Townsend & Kent, he offers flat-fee and negotiated hourly pricing, serving a diverse client base with a focus on client-directed implementation and non-discretionary asset management.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $294,061
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Jacqueline T
CFP®, Series 63
Lake Oswego, OR
Allium Financial Advisors, LLC
Jacqueline Thompson offers business succession planning expertise in Oregon with CFP® certification and a focus on high-net-worth clients, providing flat-fee financial planning and independent advice. Her background includes experience at J.P. Morgan and a firm approach combining top-down asset allocation with fundamental research, distinguishing her from advisors with longer tenure or different investment strategies.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $2,974,144
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Lauren L
CFP®, Series 63
Pendleton, OR
Edward Jones
Lauren Ludwig's expertise in business succession planning and retirement income strategy, combined with her CFP® certification and a decade of industry experience, equips her to handle complex ownership transitions in Oregon. Based in Pendleton and affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, she offers a program fee up to 1.35% annually and specializes in serving women professionals and military clients, distinguishing her from other advisors.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Jeffrey Y
CFP®, Series 65
Eugene, OR
Waverly Advisors, LLC
Jeffrey Yamada's 21 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle business succession planning in Oregon, especially for family businesses and high-net-worth clients. His firm, MCS Family Wealth Advisors, offers conservative investment management and specialized services like family-business diagnostics, with a $19,000 annual minimum fee and various hourly rates, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $1,639,930
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